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Eucalyptus citriodora oil in mosquito bite protection

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Eucalyptus citriodora oil, hydrated, cyclized for mosquito bite prevention

Eucalyptus citriodora oil, hydrated, cyclized previously known as p-menthane 3,8 diol or PMD

  • gives about the same amount of protection afforded by 15% DEET

  • a PMD concentration of 30% plus bed nets was significantly more effective than placebo plus bed nets in reducing episodes of vivax malaria in the Bolivian Amazon

Reference:

  • Public Health England. Guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the UK 2019

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